For Future/Current Members > Pharmacy Assistance Fact Sheet
Prescription Medication Assistance
Where to start:
Your Primary Care Physician or Clinic: Please speak with your primary care physician and clinic staff about resources available to help you with your prescription medications.
The Pharmacy Counter: The Pharmacy Counter, a locally owned pharmacy, offers special “We Care Pricing” to CareNet members for prescription medications, medical supplies and home medical equipment. Members must present both their CareNet membership card and a picture ID. Please visit or contact one of the following locations for specific information.
2655 West Central Avenue 419.473.1493
1515 South Byrne Road 419.382.3475
2701 Navarre Avenue 419.698.5408
Warning:
There are legitimate companies that charge for helping you obtain free or lower cost medications. These companies fill out and submit applications, track your prescriptions and provide other valuable services. You will find some of these listed below. However, you do not need to pay for information about these companies or other prescription assistance programs. This information is free from many good sources including your doctor, CareNet and many Internet sites.
Avoid the following:
Companies charging money to find out if you can get free medications.
Companies charging money with a promise they will find you free medications.
If you have any questions about a website or company, ask your health care provider.
In addition to The Pharmacy Counter, Toledo-Lucas County CareNet also endorses the following programs that may provide relief to the high cost of prescription medications:
Generic Prescription Program
Many discount stores (Kmart, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Kroger, etc.) offer reduced pricing on generic medications. Some provide free prescriptions for specific antibiotics. Contact these pharmacies for specific information on your prescription.
Additional resources for generic medications include:
Both of these companies offer generic prescription services starting at $20 for a 90 day supply. Contact them for specific pricing information for your prescription needs.
Pharmaceutical Company Programs
Many pharmaceutical companies provide prescription medicines free or at discounted rates to qualified patients who do not have prescription drug coverage. For lists of participating companies, application forms, available drugs and individual requirements for these programs go to the following websites:
Some things to remember about these websites:
Assistance Programs
Qualifying CareNet members needing additional assistance to access pharmaceutical company programs can contact one of the following organizations that work with you and your doctor to locate assistance programs, determine your eligibility, and complete the application forms required by each pharmaceutical company:
Discount Cards
Many discount cards are available to reduce out-of-pocket expenses. CareNet member who do not qualify for, or whose medications are not included in, the pharmaceutical company programs may receive a drug discount card free of charge. Many local pharmacies recognize these cards. Two examples are:
Quit Smoking with Reduced-Cost Nicotine Patches
Uninsured Ohioans (18 years and older) who want to quit smoking are eligible for free telephone counseling, a guide book plus a two-week supply of nicotine patches. For more information, call the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) any day between 8 a.m. and midnight.
Check Prices and Comparison Shop
Since prices often vary, calling several pharmacies with the names and dosages of prescribed medication may be another way to save money. The Internet may also provide helpful information.
www.crbestbuydrugs.org., sponsored by Consumer Reports, compares the brand name, generic, and nonprescription medicines available to treat different diseases and picks "best buys" based on cost and effectiveness. Reports on different categories of medicines are available without charge.
